JOB DESCRIPTION

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (21 hours)

Salary c£35,000per annum pro-rata + pension

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

  • To take active control of and responsibility for the Finance and HR team in delivering a quality and cost effective service.
  • Working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team, to support the Trustees in delivering its strategic plan 20:20 vision.
  • In conjunction with the outsourced HR consultant, to provide advice and support to the CEO, Officer, staff and Trustees on matters relating to finance and HR.
  • As part of the Senior Management Team, provide clear, progressive and motivational leadership across KUSU.

WORK LOCATION

Penrhyn Road Campus in Kingston-upon-Thames, with some attendance at other campuses around Kingston.

HOURS OF WORK

21 hours per week.

REPORTS TO

The Chief Executive Officer.

MAIN DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Production of monthly management accounts.
  • Preparation of annual budgets and report on performance against agreed budgets advising of any variance.
  • To develop and implement a financial strategy for KUSU.
  • Support the development of longer term strategy by providing strategic financial forecasting
  • Operating the union's computerised financial accounting system. Overall responsibility for staff and student staff payroll to include annual PAYE returns.
  • Submission of quarterly VAT returns.
  • Preparation of yearend accounts and annual report with responsibility for arranging annual audit.
  • Line management of the Finance & HR Co-ordinator.
  • Liaising with key, relevant University staff as required.
  • Support Trustees and CEO in funding bids to include block grant submission
  • Support budget holders in preparing and monitoring budgets and provide costings for proposals that are developed throughout the year.
  • Ensure compliance with KUSU’s financial regulations and procedures.
  • Evaluate organisational and departmental business plans.
  • To undertake any other reasonable additional duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Educated to A Level or equivalent.
  • Professional finance qualificationsessential.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS∙​

  • Preparation of VAT​ returns and payroll.
  • Experience of Sage​Line 100and content management systems.
  • Problem solver and​ able to work on own initiative.
  • Good interpersonal,​ presentation and organisational ability.
  • Previous proven experience in a Finance role.
  • Previous HR experience would be advantageous.
  • Excellent attention to detail and experience of preparing documents to a high standard without supervision.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skillsand computer literate with​spreadsheets, word processing and computerised​accounting package(s).
  • Ability to communicate both​spoken and written with a range of colleagues (non finance staff and students) and external contacts.

VALUES AND ATTITUDES

  • A strong team player.
  • High level of self-motivation and pro-activity.
  • The ability to work confidentially and be able to remain professional, positive and calm under pressure.
  • The ability to communicate assertively, confidently and clearly at the most senior levels inside and outside the Union.
  • Use initiative/problem​-solver.
  • Able to work without close​supervision.
  • Honest with integrity​.
  • Flexible and approachable disposition.

COMPETENCIES

  • Accountability: takes personal responsibility for the part they play in our student body and wider society.
  • Student focus: keeps the needs of students at the heart of activities.
  • Personal effectiveness: consistently role models high standards and good practice.
  • Inclusivity: applies an understanding of equality and diversity to strengthen positive engagement in all our students’ unions activities and services.
  • Results focused: maintains commitment to targets and results, striving consistently to achieve them.
  • Communications: helps to provide clear, consistent and appropriate messages at all levels of our students’ union and beyond.
  • Political awareness: applies an appreciation of the political environment in which our students’ union operates.
  • Motivational leadership: actively leads, establishes expectations, accountabilities, purpose and vision, creating an environment where others can achieve optimal performance.

Signed by employee:______Date: ______

This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.